I was cowed into submitting ballot papers for massive thumb-printing —Corper (Punch) A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Ashimom Msuguhter, who also served as an ad hoc official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has discredited the election…
Meghan Markle’s US showbiz pals stage PR war to defend her (Sun)
They are rich, American and powerful and they have clubbed together with one burning purpose — to defend their friend Meghan Markle. George Clooney is the leader this so-called Court of Glamelot, and is the latest to speak out in…
At last, Naomi Osaka has her moment in the spotlight (JapanTimes)
Over four months since her U.S. Open win catapulted her into the realms of tennis’ elite, Naomi Osaka at last got to have a true moment in the spotlight. She was deprived of such a moment in New York in…
Serena hails Pliskova’s ‘crazy’ Australia Open comeback (Punch)
Serena Williams denied choking after falling victim to one of the greatest ever comebacks Wednesday, saying she was powerless as Czech foe Karolina Pliskova “just went crazy” and stormed into the Australian Open semi-finals. Williams had Pliskova on the rack…
Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams inches closer to her 24th major title win (IndianExpress)
Serena Williams was responding to emails about her clothing line and reorganising her schedule to spend time with her one-year-old daughter shortly before beating Eugenie Bouchard 6-2 6-2 in the Australian Open second round on Thursday. Williams, dubbed the Australian…
Australian Open 2019: Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams’ return shows motherhood isn’t end of female sports stars (FirstPost)
2018 marked an emotional and difficult return to tennis for Victoria Azarenka, by the player’s own admission. The Belarusian former World No 1 is set to play in her first Australian Open since 2016 when she lost in the quarter-finals…
How Serena Williams embraced her postpartum body after giving birth (Romper)
It’s been a little over a year since Serena Williams, tennis player, activist, and all around boss gave birth to her first child — a daughter named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. Although Williams’ job as a tennis player revolves around…
Serena sweeps Hopman Cup singles ahead of Slam record bid (HurriyetDailyNews)
Serena Williams completed a clean sweep of her singles matches at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on January 3 as she prepares for her bid to make Grand Slam history at the Australian Open. The winner of 23…
Hopman Cup: Roger Federer edges Serena Williams in mixed doubles match (TWUSA)
After the opening match win for Roger Federer over Frances Tiafoe, Switzerland and the USA played much tighter encounters in the rest of the tie, with Switzerland earning a 2-1 win to stay undefeated and continue their march towards the…
Serena Williams plays down ankle injury fears as she gears up for Roger Federer clash (Metro)
Serena Williams played down any fears over her fitness after she struggled with an ankle problem during her opening Hopman Cup match against Maria Sakkari. Though the 23-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (7-3) 6-2, she felt some soreness in…